The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world ([[RPi_Philosophy|Read more]]).

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The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation], which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number [http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithoutPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1129409&SubsidiaryNumber=0 1129409]). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world ([[RPi_Philosophy|Read more]]).

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Raspberry Pi is manufactured and sold in partnership with the worldwide industrial distributors [http://www.farnell.com/ Premier Farnell/Element 14] and [http://rswww.com/ RS Components].

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Raspberry Pi is manufactured and sold in partnership with the worldwide industrial distributors [http://www.farnell.com/ Premier Farnell/Element 14] and [http://rswww.com/ RS Components], and the Chinese distributor [http://www.egoman.com.cn/ Egoman Technology Corp]<ref>http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/3195</ref>.

* You can get the latest news from the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Foundation Home Page], the [http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Raspberry_Pi Twitter Feed] or in the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/news-articles-and-blog-posts-about-raspberry-pi forums].

* You can get the latest news from the [http://www.raspberrypi.org Foundation Home Page], the [http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Raspberry_Pi Twitter Feed] or in the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/general-discussion/news-articles-and-blog-posts-about-raspberry-pi forums].

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=== [[Buying RPi|Buying Guide]] ===

=== [[Buying RPi|Buying Guide]] ===

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The [[RPi Model Wizard|Model Wizard]] will help you select your model to buy.

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Where can I get one and for how much?

Where can I get one and for how much?

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* The Raspberry Pi can no longer only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[Buying RPi | RPi Buying Guide]] page.

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* The Raspberry Pi can not only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[RPi Buying | Buying Guide]] page.

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* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise will also be available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], as well as [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut's Raspberry Pi Store], [http://easyaspistore.com/ the EasyAsPi Store], and many others on Amazon [http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Amazon UK] and eBay [http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay UK] websites.

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* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise are available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], as well as [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut] and [http://modmypi.com/ ModMyPi].

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* You can find out which peripherals and such are tested to work with the PI in the [[RPi_VerifiedPeripherals]] section

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* You can find out which peripherals and such are tested to work with the Pi in the [[RPi_VerifiedPeripherals | Verified Peripherals]] section

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* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.

* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.

* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]

* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]

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* If you are not using a HDMI monitor you may need to set up the correct video mode by editing the [[RPiconfig]] text file on the SD-card.

* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.

* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.

* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''

* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''

We are governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|RPi Wiki Council]] (RPWC). New guidelines not made by Ghans alone are currently being drafted. As the RPi wiki is currently a wreck, the council's current goal is to clean up the RPi Wiki!

=== Translations ===

=== Translations ===

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* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]

* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]

* Français: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]

* Français: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]

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* Português: [[Pt-BR:R-Pi Hub]]

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* 简体中文: [[Zh-CN:RPi_信息中心]]

Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!

Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!

=== Admins/Contributors ===

=== Admins/Contributors ===

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The wiki is governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]].

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<del>The wiki is governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]].</del>

:NOTE - This wiki is NOT governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]]. The whole of elinux.org is community driven. It always has been. If you have any questions, contact [[User:Wmat]].

:NOTE - This wiki is NOT governed by the [[Project:RPi_Council|Raspberry Pi Wiki Council]]. The whole of elinux.org is community driven. It always has been. If you have any questions, contact [[User:Wmat]].

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The Raspberry Pi production board (model B Rev 2.0)

The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world (Read more).

Products are RoHS, CE, FCC, CTick, CSA and WEEE compliant[2]. In common with all Electronic and Electrical products the Raspberry Pi should not be disposed of in household waste. Please contact the distributor from whom you purchased your Raspberry Pi device for details regarding WEEE in your country.

Price: 25USD Model A, 35USD for Model B, excluding taxes, postage and packaging. For information about availability and shipping see the Buying Guide.

History

If you are interested in why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, check the General History page, which highlights relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history, so it can be read quickly. You could also check the design changes page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the manufacturing differences page that may help if you are having problems with your board.